About the Role:
The Associate Producer is responsible for ensuring that all product photography (PPOF) is captured in accordance with product launch dates and that the creative vision is carried out seasonally, both through managing the larger product photography production team, as well as via direct contribution to the process, as the final approver of photo production within Gap Inc digital asset management (DAM) systems. The Associate Producer will be able to identify the need for production resources as photography asset grows with business needs. The Associate Producer would have the ability to jump in and support Marketing shoots as required.

What You’ll Do:

Pre-Production
Manage the development and execution of detailed production schedules and plans, ensure all production inputs are delivered to ensure effective & efficient photography production from the vendor
Accountable for the entire pre-production process to support on-figure and laydown product photography shoots
Support the Producer in partnering with the US Styling and Creative teams to align on seasonal PPOF styling and art directions
Partner with Stylist on creation of shot lists and supervise the sample coordinator in organize samples for shoots
Collaborate with team on a regular basis to ensure consistency in production practices and processes
Maintain seasonal creative guidelines, briefings and image standards
Supervise the styling team to confirm vendor talent to execute the brand marketing’s creative vision for each shoot
Maintain close ties with cross functional business partners and the studio vendor in terms of timelines, deliverables & budgeting
Maintain clear communication with Marketing and Site Merchandising teams in terms of briefings, timelines and deliverables
Lead weekly meeting with the vendor & various business partners.
Production Shoot

First point of contact for any production concerns during the day of shooting
Responsible for kicking off the shoot week and informing the team of expectations
Conduct production check-ins if/when necessary
Managing any vendor issues/disputes
Post Production

Review all PPOF assets for quality assurance, both proactively & in response to business partner feedback, to deliver color consistency, image alignment, file size & format specifications aligned with brand direction
Partner with stylist, sample coordinator & studio vendor on any re-touch or re-shoots, managing instructions & revisions
Ensure all PPOF assets flow properly through Gap Inc enterprise systems, troubleshooting any issues with GapTech Services (GTS)
Optimize images for multiple digital outputs while maintaining speed and quality while maintaining strict version‑control standards
Track assets through the studio workflow system (DAM/FTP/SharePoint equivalents)
Manage & maintain budget & invoices in a timely manner